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LHH

Litigation Attorney

LHH, Chino Hills, California, United States, 91709

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Overview

LHH is working with a reputable boutique litigation firm in Chino Hills to identify a skilled Litigation Attorney for a contract-to-hire role. The firm is seeking an attorney with 5+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally including asbestos/toxic tort litigation. The attorney will be responsible for managing cases through all stages of pre-litigation, including depositions, law & motion, and pre-litigation evaluations. The ideal candidate will bring a thoughtful, professional approach to emotionally sensitive cases and be comfortable working directly with clients, opposing counsel, and co-defendants. Responsibilities

Pre-litigation tasks: client intake, factual investigations, analysis of liability and damages, drafting demand letters, and coordinating with experts Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery Prepare and argue law & motion Take and defend depositions Manage case strategy and client communications Maintain sensitivity and professionalism regarding the nature of asbestos-related matters Work closely with a seasoned team on a manageable caseload Qualifications

5+ years of experience handling civil litigation matters Experience with asbestos litigation highly preferred Strong background in depositions and motion practice Excellent legal writing, research, and communication skills Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar Benefits

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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